How to Pronounce Lied

To pronounce "lied", say LIED — one syllable, IPA /liːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/liːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lied”

"lied" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lide, lyde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lied mean?

noun

  1. An art song, sung in German and accompanied on the piano.

Words that rhyme with lied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

prouddareddeceiveddenieddeniesdissemblediieiied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lied"?▾

"Lied" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lied" is /liːd/.

What does "lied" mean?▾

Lied: An art song, sung in German and accompanied on the piano.

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